Peckshield: Cryptocurrency Hackers Stole Over $360 Million in February

Cryptocurrency hackers stole over $360 million during February, almost doubling the amount stolen in January. According to Peckshield, a cryptocurrency and blockchain security firm, the largest hack event in February involved a... Read more »

Gary Gensler compares Bitcoin’s latest all-time high to a ‘roller coaster ride’

SEC chair Gary Gensler cautioned investors to carefully consider the merits of each project after the market experienced extreme volatility following Bitcoin’s ascent to a new all-time high. Gensler made the statements... Read more »

Hong Kong Reiterates Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Platforms Will Be Expelled by June

Unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms will not be allowed to operate in Hong Kong starting next June, according to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The commission closed the period for these institutions to... Read more »

Bitcoin ETFs are cheap or ‘How unit bias can extend bullish movement’

One of the more underappreciated aspects of the rise of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US is the renewed perceived affordability of Bitcoin among new investors. While 1 BTC still equals 1... Read more »

Digihost Secures Hosting Deal for 4,640 S19 XPs With Leading Bitcoin Miner Manufacturer

Digihost Technology Inc., a blockchain technology and mining enterprise based in the U.S., revealed a significant augmentation of its bitcoin mining capabilities, courtesy of a multi-year hosting contract with a “leading” global... Read more »

Montenegro blocks Do Kwon extradition again following successful appeal

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s extradition to the US was annulled by the Appellate Court of Montenegro, according to a Mar. 5 notice on the Court’s website. This development occurs amid bankrupt... Read more »

Singapore Police Warn About ‘Crypto Drainers’ Stealing Cryptocurrencies From Wallets

Singapore’s Police Force and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) have issued a joint warning about “crypto drainer” malware, which steals cryptocurrencies from wallets. As digital assets become more popular, “Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging... Read more »

BlackRock looking to include Bitcoin exposure in other funds

BlackRock has filed an amendment with the SEC to integrate Bitcoin exposure in its Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (BSIIX), according to a March 4 filing. BSIIX’s total fund size stood at $36.5 billion,... Read more »

Russia’s FATF Rating Downgraded Over Crypto Regulation Shortfalls

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has lowered Russia’s rating owing to insufficient oversight of cryptocurrencies, as indicated by regional coverage. According to RBC, this downgrade highlights escalating worries about the country’s... Read more »

Crypto investment products near all-time high with $1.84 billion weekly net inflow

Crypto-related investment products saw significant inflows last week, totaling $1.84 billion—this year’s second-largest weekly inflows—according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. This significant inflow was also matched by a record trading volume of... Read more »
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